The most important current affairs of 13 August 2026, curated for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
1. NCERT Textbook Delays & CBSE Exams: Parliamentary Panel Flags Curriculum Gap
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Parliamentary panel highlights curriculum implementation gap due to NCERT textbook delays and application-based CBSE exams. Key facts on NEP 2020, NCF 2023, a
2. Zelenskyy Urges US to Sell 10% Patriot Missiles to Counter Russian Strikes
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Ukraine seeks 10% of US Patriot missile stockpile to counter Russia’s intensified ballistic missile attacks. Zelenskyy warns of severe shortages and calls for
3. Parliament Q&A: Status of India’s Nuclear Energy Projects in 2026
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Get latest updates on India’s 8,000 MW nuclear projects: RAPP-7 (operational), RAPP-8 (2026), KKNPP-3 (2027), PFBR (2027) & delays due to Fukushima, COVID-19,
4. Forward Bloc urges Modi to accept Mukherjee Commission report on Netaji’s ashes
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
All India Forward Bloc asks PM Modi to accept Mukherjee Commission findings, halt Renkoji ashes move, and declassify Netaji files for fresh probe into his dis
5. UN Youth Summit Launches AI Standards for Sustainable Development Goals
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Science & Technology
UN Youth Summit in New York launches Youth-led AI Policy Declaration to shape global AI governance, addressing risks and opportunities for future SDG alignmen
6. Al-Qaeda Affiliate Behind Delhi Red Fort Blast: UN Report for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
UN report reveals Al-Qaeda affiliate responsible for Delhi’s Red Fort blast killing 15. Key insights for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exam preparation on terror
7. NITI Aayog’s 4 Key Sectors to Make India a Global Manufacturing Hub
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
NITI Aayog identifies chemicals, textiles, telecom & solar PV as top sectors to position India as a global manufacturing hub. Report highlights strategies to
8. Supreme Court Rules: GST Arrest Orders Must Be Communicated for Anticipatory Bail
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Supreme Court mandates GST authorities to communicate arrest orders with ‘reasons to believe’ before detention, crucial for anticipatory bail applications und
9. 73% Students Drop Out Before Class 12: Parliamentary Panel Warns on Education Crisis
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Parliamentary panel report reveals 73% of Indian students drop out before Class 12. Primary enrollment at 6.18 crore drops to 1.64 crore by higher secondary,
10. Supreme Court Hearing on Shiv Sena Split: Anti-Defection Law in Focus for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Supreme Court examines Shiv Sena split case under anti-defection law. Key arguments by Kapil Sibal on party split vs. disqualification. Hearing on 18th August
11. Kerala Assembly Row: Governor Slams Partial Vande Mataram Playback
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Kerala Assembly controversy erupts as Governor Rajendra Arlekar objects to Kerala Police band playing only part of Vande Mataram. BJP accuses UDF of yielding
12. Parliamentary Panel Warns: NCERT Textbook Delays Threaten Class 9-12 Board Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Parliamentary panel flags delay in NCERT textbook updates for Classes 9-12 despite NEP 2020 & NCF 2023 curriculum changes, risking board exam preparations.
13. SEBI Proposes Changes to Accredited Investor Framework: Public Comments Invited
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
SEBI invites public feedback on its Consultation Paper to review the Accredited Investor Framework. Key changes proposed for high-net-worth individuals and in
14. ICP 2.0: Digital Push to India’s Cultural Heritage for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
ICP 2.0 launched in March 2026 enhances digital access to India’s cultural heritage via AI chatbot, 22 languages & PWA. Key for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exa
15. 73% Students Drop Out Before Class 12: Parliamentary Panel Report Exposes Education Crisis
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Parliamentary Panel reveals 73% of Indian students drop out before Class 12. Education crisis deepens as 6.18 crore primary students dwindle to 1.64 crore by
16. Bio-E3 Policy: India’s Push for Green Manufacturing & Fossil Fuel Replacement
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
India’s Bio-E3 Policy aims to replace fossil fuels with bio-based alternatives, reducing import dependency and carbon emissions. Key focus on biomanufacturing
17. एसएएससीआई योजना: पर्यटन केंद्रों के विकास हेतु 40 परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
पर्यटन मंत्रालय ने एसएएससीआई योजना के तहत 23 राज्यों में 40 परियोजनाओं को मंजूरी दी। जानें वित्तीय सहायता, मानदंड, और नवीनतम अपडेट्स।
18. CAG flags 98% shortfall in Green India Mission’s forest cover targets
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
CAG report reveals 98% shortfall in Green India Mission’s forest cover targets over 10 years, citing financial mismanagement and poor planning. Key for Bankin
19. Mission Mausam: ₹2,000 Cr Plan to Boost Weather Forecasting in India
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Mission Mausam, launched Jan 2025, aims to strengthen India’s weather forecasting with ₹2,000 Cr budget. Learn about its objectives, technologies, and impact
20. Kerala Rejects NEP 2020: KSHEC Clarifies No Approval Given
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) clarified no approval for NEP 2020 implementation. Committee only suggested FYUGP corrections; political stance
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